Posted on 01/22/2025 12:28:40 PM PST by ChicagoConservative27
A brush fire erupted on Wednesday near Castaic Lake, just north of southern California’s Santa Clarita — a Los Angeles suburb behind the San Fernando Valley.
The Hughes fire has been moving rapidly since first breaking out, advancing more than 500 acres in roughly an hour due to the massive winds and dry weather facing the area. Evacuation orders have since been called in. Video shared on social media demonstrated the fire’s growing power:
According to the Santa Clarita Valley Signal, the fire broke out around 10:40 a.m., which prompted quick evacuation orders for Castaic Lake and the surrounding areas:
The fire spread quickly along both sides of Lake Hughes Road to the northeast of the lake, and radio dispatch shortly after 11 a.m. indicated spot fires were popping up near the Ridge Route, approaching Interstate 5.
The incident is being called the Hughes Fire, and was initially reported as near Lake Hughes Road and Dry Gulch Road, but closer to Castaic Lake than Lake Elizabeth, according to radio dispatch traffic.
Initial radio dispatch reports indicated the fire had already reached 50-100 acres and was crossing Lake Hughes Road. Castaic Sports Complex and Paradise Ranch Mobile Home Park were placed under evacuation order as of 11:20 a.m.
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“...fire erupted...”
SoCal volcanic activity?
the fire is near Castaic Lake north of santa clartia
the north I5 is open but some off ramps are closed.
California put two straight years of record rain to good use in replenishing the Pacific Ocean. Some acceptable collateral damage is to be expected.
The MSM messaging over the past week has been that the fires are under control now to try to mitigate the damage to Bass and Newsom. I guess that’s not the case.
If it saves the life of just one fish.........
Neighborhood residents running their lawn sprinklers, hosing their roofs, as they prepare to evacuate last minute. Fox 11.
BTTT
3407 acres burning at present. Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake.
“I hears on the radio it could take 15-20 years to rebuild Pacific Palisades”
Cool it with the BS, please. The 15-20 years is the amount of time it takes for the Coastal Commission to respond to a Building Permit request. Then the fun begins...
Yikes
How close is this to Hollywood?
You’re right about that. Even under normal conditions. Without lawsuits.
Green Valley and Agua Dulce to the E-SE.
Tejon Ranch to the W-NW.
I hiked the National Scenic Pacific Crest Trail in this area. On one occasion, due to previous fires, the trail was closed forcing hikers to do a long road walk/hike of about 20 miles on Pine Canyon Rd., north to Hwy 138.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
CAS-BITTERCANYON, CAS-CAMBRIDGE, CAS-CASTAICLAKE, CAS-CHARLIECANYON, CAS-GOLDENSTATE, CAS-GREENHILL, CAS-HASLEY, CAS-HILLCREST, CAS-PARADISERANCH, CAS-RIDGE, CAS-ROMERO, CAS-SLOAN, LAC-E008
Residents should sign up for LA County Emergency Alerts: https://ready.lacounty.gov/emergency-notifications/External Link
Evacuation Warnings
CAS-BISCAILUZ, CAS-INDUSTRY, CAS-LIVEOAK, CAS-OAKCANYON, CAS-VALVERDE, GOR-E004, GOR-HUNGRYVALLEY, LAC-E005, LAC-E009-B, LAC-E011-A, LAC-E011-B, LAC-E016, LAC-E029, LAC-FRANCISQUITO, SCL-KELLYJOHNSON, SCL-TESORODELVALLE, SLC-REYESABODE, SLC-STERLING.
Residents should sign up for LA County Emergency Alerts: https://ready.lacounty.gov/emergency-notifications/External Link
Road Closures
Ridge Route Rd at Lake Hughes
Ridge Route Rd at Templin Hwy
Lake Hughes at Pine Cyn
Dry Gulch at San Francisquito Cyn Rd
I-5 NB at Parker Rd Off Ramp and I-5 NB at Lake Hughes Rd off ramp will be shut down.
Evacuation Shelters
Evacuation Center: Valencia High School (27801 Dickson Dr, Valencia, CA 91355)
5000 acres now. 0 containment.
North Hills Lake neighborhood residents continue to spray water on their houses.
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